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20 Good Habits Restaurant Opening Checklist

by Kamila Wasilewska, from the Community

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Use this checklist to standardize daily restaurant and bar operations. It covers bar setup and garnishes, table settings, menu cleanliness, outside stations, flowers and plants, food availability, staff areas and uniforms, toilets and guest spaces, clutter control, fire exits, glassware levels, deliveries, opening and closing records, legal training compliance, stocktakes, maintenance issues, lighting, equipment checks, and guest water service. Ideal for front of house and back of house teams to maintain brand standards and service readiness.

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